Andre Correa (Campinas/Valinhos, Brazil) is a guitarist, composer, and music educator whose work bridges contemporary jazz with the expressive depth of Brazilian music, guided by a strong sense of narrative, identity, and artistic intention. He holds a degree in Guitar Performance from Berklee College of Music (Boston), where he received honors such as the John Abercrombie Scholarship and the Guitar Department Achievement Award.

His musical language is shaped by faith, cultural roots, and the emotional layers of personal experiences. While at Berklee, Andre was part of the Global Jazz Institute, participated in performances and community outreach projects, and collaborated in studio productions with Grammy-winning producer Matt Rollings.

Andre began his musical path in church settings in Brazil, where he developed a view of music as service, storytelling, and human connection. Before moving to the United States, he released original singles such as Eterno, For Norman, and Mousiké, marking the beginning of his journey as a composer. In parallel, he built a strong career as an educator and created the FCA Method (Foundation, Connection, Application), a pedagogical system focused on developing fluency, musical identity, and artistic autonomy in guitarists.

After dedicating several years fully to his artistic and academic formation, Andre resumed his authorial work with the instrumental album Seasons (2025), a collection of compositions written during his years in Boston that reflects a journey of personal, spiritual, and artistic growth. In 2026, he expands his narrative approach with the solo guitar single Histórias, a piece that explores how a single truth transforms as it is told and reinterpreted over time.

Now based in Orlando, Florida, Andre works as a solo artist, musical director, and educator, including his role as Band Director at Pine Castle Christian Academy. His work remains deeply connected to Brazilian musical roots while open to global influences, seeking music as a sincere language — one that communicates, transforms, and reveals identity.

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Brazilian Guitarist Andre Correa Releases Debut Album ‘Seasons’

Music as a Path to Healing How Andre Correa Turns Migration, Identity, and Faith into Emotional Well-Being Through Brazilian Jazz

Andre Correa’s ‘Seasons’: A Jazz Guitar Journey Told Through Intention and Improvisation

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